The Texas Stars opened training camp Tuesday at the new Cedar Park Center.  This marks the return of pro hockey to central Texas after a one year absence.  The Austin Ice Bats played at the Expo Center and then Chaparral Ice Center from 1996-2007.  With no disrespect to the Bats, these is a huge upgrade in the level of hockey.  The Stars are to the Dallas Stars what the Express are to the Astros.  Playing will be coming and going from Dallas to Cedar Park and vice versa all season.  To make the product even more appealing is the facility.  The Cedar Park Center will hold 6800 for hockey and the expression “no bad seat in the building” is actually true.  The Stars will play in the American Hockey League and have built-in rivals in San Antonio (Rampage) and Houston (Aeros).   First chance to the see the team is Sunday the 27th against San Antonio at 3:00pm.